26/05/2020
As we start to consider how to emerge from our COVID-19 hideouts, and re-establish our new normal, I want to firstly acknowledge the people of WA Super. They have always put our members first, and this crisis has been no different.

25/05/2020
Up-to-date, relevant and useful information has been key to keeping members informed. This is why over the last few weeks, to further support our members, our website has been updated regularly with useful articles available.

22/05/2020
Times have been tough recently, and the thought of adding more to your super may be the last thing on your mind, or even last on your list of financial priorities. However, with the end of the financial year fast approaching, you may be looking to take advantage of the Government’s generous tax concessions relevant to superannuation.

21/05/2020
As Western Australian businesses start to assess their return to office strategies since the worldwide disruption of COVID-19, I want to acknowledge the people of WA Super who have diligently been working from home for the past 8 weeks.

21/05/2020
With the global pandemic changing daily, we've changed the way we support you in this current environment. We are offering a range of educational webinars so you can still learn about managing your super and retirement at a safe distance.

02/04/2020
As markets across the world are coming to grips with the escalating COVID 19 pandemic, liquidity has become scarce and basic market functions have been impaired. Prices everywhere are no longer about fundamentals or valuation, but instead are being driven by non-economic considerations

01/04/2020
In an environment like this, there is often an instinct to attempt to limit losses and avoid further volatility by switching to conservative or defensive investment options, like a Cash Option. There are three very important considerations when thinking about a switch to a more conservative investment option.

09/03/2020
As worry about the expected impact to global economies from Coronavirus intensifies, share markets have experienced a sharp sell-off. For most of WA Super’s members, the most appropriate response is likely to be ...

04/03/2020
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and its impact on global economic activity has troubled investors and created uncertainty and speculation in the media following recent equity market falls.

04/02/2020
I want to remind you that the team at WA Super is here to help you achieve your retirement goals. We are passionate about our super and are working behind the scenes to deliver value to you.

22/01/2020
Income Streams (sometimes called superannuation or allocated pensions) remain one of the great unknowns when we talk to our members about retirement. So today we want to demystify Income Streams, explain some of the benefits and how an Income Stream may help you in retirement.

22/01/2020
When it comes to our younger members, we get told: “I can’t put extra into super because I’m saving to buy my first home”. This is where the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme comes in. It’s a mouthful, but it can help you save you a bucket-load of money!

29/10/2019
Another quarter has flown by and we’re now officially hurtling towards the end of the year. We’ve got plenty of important updates for you, including our strong end-of-financial-year returns.

23/10/2019
WA Super is embarking on a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in Western Australia, for Western Australians, with WA Super members to be the first in the state indirectly involved in...

10/10/2019
The findings are dramatic with 79% of people with debt losing sleep which in turn affects their mental health and ability to stay focused on the job (those with financial worries are 7.6 times more likely not to finish their daily tasks).

07/10/2019
This is our very first Retiree News, which has been introduced after member feedback stating that our Super News content wasn’t relevant to everyone. We have therefore tailored our quarterly newsletters and hope you enjoy the content in this new edition.

26/09/2019
There are updates to our investment fees and upcoming changes to our insurance premiums and policy terms for the Death, Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) Insurance and Income Protection (IP) offered by WA Super. The insurance changes will take effect from 4 November 2019 and we are currently writing to all members to advise of the changes.

12/09/2019
Do you have a Financial Adviser that oversees your WA Super account? If you do, that is great news! They can now access the important information about your account anytime and anywhere via our new Adviser portal.

12/09/2019
WA Super was proud to be involved in the First Nations Foundation initiative to reunite indigenous West Australians with their super. Our WA Super team headed north to Broome and Kununurra to provide much-needed financial information and counselling to people who may not have the same access to services that other Australians have.

04/07/2019
If we knew in our youth what we know today, everything would be different, right? We would have asked Ella Grace out on a date, we would have gone on that trip to Mexico, we would have taken that job up north. And today we’d be in a better place.

27/05/2019
Financial literacy and education is important to us. We offer seminars to help you provide opportunities for your employees to gain a better financial literacy and improve their financial well being. We can help by showing members how small change can make a big difference.

At WA Super, we have been very busy trying to meet our member’s needs in improving our range of services and the products we offer you. For our efforts, we were recently recognised as a finalist for both the Best Small Fund and Chief Investment Office of the year.

29/03/2019
Retirement. So far away / terrifyingly near (please scribble out the one that doesn’t apply to you). According to the experts of boring super, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the amount needed for a comfortable retirement is $640,000 for couples and $545,000 for singles.

29/03/2019
Crack out your pink pens and your lady-calculators, it’s time to talk superannuation.
We know. Boring. (And rather condescending if we’re honest, so let’s cut that right out). What isn’t boring however, is the fact that on average, women’s Super balances are 64% lower than men’s*.

13/12/2018
With many women earning generally less than men, having career breaks or working part-time for their kids, it’s probably no surprise that they may feel financially vulnerable. On top of that, women typically live longer than men; so it’s a triple whammy of possible financial stress factors.

06/12/2018
WA Super has taken out the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Best Member Facing Project Award, for the Simple Super Advice product; providing advice at no extra cost to its members seeking to make investment decisions leading to retirement.

05/12/2018
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the year we have all had.
Much has happened this year, so it’s important for all of us, even in our own busy lives to stop and take a breath and acknowledge the past events and clear a space for future plans.

03/12/2018
Talking about mental illness can be tough – especially when public perceptions about mental illness are unhelpful or even misguided. As your super fund, we’re here to support you and your family in the good times and the bad.

28/11/2018
We‘ve been working hard to enhance and improve the products available to you. We have outlined some important information about fee changes within both our Super Solutions and Retirement Solutions product as well as details of some improved services.

15/11/2018
Risk is part of life. Every day, we’re confronted by decisions that relate to risk; sometimes these fall within our comfort zone and sometimes outside it. Our comfort zone is the yardstick with which we measure our attitude to risk.

15/11/2018
With less than a third of Western Australian households following a disciplined budget and saving regularly, it’s no surprise that 72 percent of Aussies are relying on housing capital growth for their financial future.

29/10/2018
It is normal to feel anxious about the drama and turmoil that happens during uncertain market conditions which we are currently experiencing. Although super is generally seen as boring, it certainly isn’t feeling very boring right now.

03/08/2018
WA Super is aware of the Royal Commission activity that is currently underway. As a member focused not-for-profit super fund, we support the scrutiny on financial services and the superannuation industry where the outcomes will ultimately benefit members.

12/07/2018
As part of our ongoing commitment to measure and improve our member’s experience with us, we have partnered with an independent research company Customer Service Benchmarking Australia (CSBA) to conduct a short phone survey with some of our members.

25/06/2018
In June and July every year, we run a special offer that gives insured members the opportunity to request an additional $60,000 of Death cover or Death and Total and Permanent Disability cover without undergoing a full assessment.

13/06/2018
We are heading towards the end of the financial year and what a year it has been. As we draw closer we want to encourage all employers to prepare for the end of the financial year (EOFY) so you meet your super obligations.

13/06/2018
Tackling multiple superannuation accounts, changing insurance for younger and inactive members, as well as increasing restrictions on superannuation fees were the key superannuation measures announced in the 2018/19 Federal Budget.

03/04/2018
Your employer contributions alone are unlikely to be enough for you to live your retirement dream, but there are other ways you can grow your super balance. Let’s look at the two types of contributions.

03/04/2018
As we close in on the end of financial year, its a great time to do perform a super health check. Are you adequately insured? Are you making extra contributions to boost your super? Is it time to get some sort of Financial Advice?

03/04/2018
In our last newsletter, we discussed the types of cover you could automatically receive as a member of WA Super. And while this provides an important safety net, it does not take into account your individual needs.

29/03/2018
The great Australian dream of breaking into the property market is getting tougher for young Australians. House prices continue to surpass income levels, meaning saving for a home deposit is stopping many from entering the housing market.

19/12/2017
As the year draws to a close, it is good to reflect on the year we all have had and what we can look forward to in 2018. I hope you have had a great year in all things family, health and career.

15/12/2017
As the year draws to a close, it is good to reflect on the year we have all had and what we can look forward to in 2018. I hope you have had a great year in all things family, health and career. Your super certainly has had a great year.

14/12/2017
WA Super has relaunched its Sustainable Future investment option to be even more sustainable with a focus on investments that promote global change through impact investing, the first of its kind in Australia.

14/12/2017
As a member of WA Super you will be automatically assessed for Basic Cover, which includes Life insurance, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance, and Income Protection for eligible members.

27/09/2017
Perth based superannuation funds, Concept One and WA Super have today announced their intention to merge. The agreement will involve Concept One members being merged into WA Super, building the scale and efficiency of Western Australia’s only, not for profit, public offer super fund.

20/09/2017
Welcome to the 2nd edition of Supernews for 2017. Here at WA Super, we are committed to helping your employees achieve their retirement dream. Shortly all members will be receiving their individual annual member statement illustrating where they are on that journey and what they can do to stay on track.

12/09/2017
Welcome to the first edition of Supernews for 2017. This year has been a big year on many fronts. Whether it be in local or international politics, the economy, investment markets and even the weather, there has been lot happening in WA, Australia and around the world. And with superannuation, we know there is never a dull moment.

04/09/2017
We have had many member enquiries about the insurance changes that came into effect from 1 July 2017, so hopefully this overview of the changes will assist you in understanding what has happened and how it might impact you.

10/05/2017
Measures to tackle home affordability were a key focus of this year’s Federal Budget, along with a company tax cut, an increase in the Medicare levy, changes to school funding models and the introduction of a new bank levy.

28/06/2016
On Thursday 23 June, a referendum was held in the United Kingdom (UK) regarding leaving or staying in the European Union (EU). The British people have now voted and the outcome was a majority voting to leave the EU.

14/04/2015
The date for employers to be SuperStream ready is fast approaching. To help employers get ready for the changes to how superannuation is paid, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is hosting a free breakfast information session in Bunbury on Monday 20 April.

03/03/2015
This year in the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2015, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is urging all women to take 60 minutes out of their day to sort their superannuation in the 'Super Sorter Power Hour'.

23/05/2014
Retirement is about enjoying the rewards earned through hard work and sacrifice. You have spent years building assets to provide your family with a comfortable life and years planning to create a comfortable retirement for yourself.

28/04/2014
While many across the country took advantage of the alignment of Easter and Anzac Day to take an extended break, speculation in relation to the Federal Budget to be handed down on 13 May continued unabated.

15/05/2013
The 2013 Federal Budget announcements made on 14 May were largely non-surprising with virtually all major announcements from a wealth perspective, having been rumoured and confirmed in the days and weeks leading up to this night.

11/04/2013
Recently the Government announced a number of future reforms to Australia’s superannuation system. These proposed reforms are focussed on the fairness, sustainability and efficiency of the superannuation system. However, most importantly, these changes are not yet law, and the Government has indicated it is unlikely they will be introduced into Parliament before the Federal election in September 2013. They will instead form part of the Government’s election policy platform.

11/09/2012
ME Bank has today reduced its Super Members Home Loan Standard Home Loan^ three-year fixed rate to 5.39% p.a., which is the lowest rate currently on the market, and
the lowest ME Bank has ever offered since becoming a bank in 2001.

09/04/2012
On 8 May 2012, the Federal Government handed down its Budget for 2012/13.

It would be fair to say that everyone will be impacted in some way by the measures contained in the Budget itself, or by other recent announcements from the Government that will apply from 1 July 2012.